Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Startale's blog, SBI Shinsei Trust Bank and SBI VC Trade have begun allocating 1 billion yen ($6.41 million) from JPYSC stablecoin reserves into short-term Japanese government bonds (JGB). The move follows recent regulatory policy adjustments in Japan that expanded stablecoin reserve

Wonpoong Mulsan is set to become the first company delisted under stricter KOSDAQ market capitalization requirements that took effect in July. The company was designated as a management stock on July 3 after its market cap fell below 20 billion won for 30 consecutive trading days and has failed to r

According to Korea Exchange, WonFung Materials (code 008290) is set to become the first company delisted under strengthened KOSDAQ criteria effective July 2026. Designated as a management stock on July 3 after its market capitalization fell below 20 billion won for 30 consecutive trading days, the c

According to Mysteel, major steelmakers in Tangshan plan to raise the price of wet-quenched coke by 100 yuan per ton and dry-quenched coke by 110 yuan per ton starting September 10. Steel mills in the Xingtai region plan similar increases. The price adjustments mark the fifth round of coke price

Gate News: According to an official announcement from Gate, its XAUUSD gold CFD product now offers 5x and 10x leverage options. Following the upgrade, the product supports leverage options of 5x, 10x, 20x, 50x, 100x, 200x, and 500x, allowing users to flexibly choose their leverage based on market conditions, capital size, and personal risk tolerance. The product supports two-way trading, allowing users to Buy (Long) and Sell (Short) using USDT. It also provides professional risk management tools

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea's 1-year FX swap points fell 0.10 won to -9.20 won on September 7, amid mixed market signals. The decline followed stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data released last week, with investors awaiting the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) announcement on Septe

Musinsa, a South Korean fashion platform, submitted a preliminary listing application to the Korea Exchange on the 7th. The company stated the review aims to assess the feasibility of a public listing as a funding option to support its growth into a global enterprise. Musinsa formalized its listing

According to Yonhapinfomax, Musinsa, a South Korean fashion e-commerce platform, submitted a preliminary review application for listing on the Korea Exchange on September 7. The company is exploring the IPO as a funding option for its transition into a global enterprise. In fiscal 2025, Musinsa

NH Investment & Securities upgraded Doosan Fuel Cell's investment rating from 'neutral' to 'buy' and raised its target price from 34,000 won to 58,000 won on the 7th. Analyst Jung Yeon-seung stated the upgrade reflects reduced uncertainty in mid-to-long-term growth following a fuel cell order for

According to NH Investment & Securities on Sept. 7, the research firm raised its target price for Doosan Fuel Cell to 58,000 won from 34,000 won and upgraded its investment rating from neutral to buy. Analyst Jung Yeon-seung cited the company's U.S. data center fuel cell order as reducing

According to JPMorgan Chase strategists led by Mislav Matejka, investors should buy stocks during market downturns on September 7, given strong corporate earnings prospects. The team noted that earnings revisions improvements mean any market weakness reduces valuations, making equities cheaper.

According to Korean media and DIGITIMES, SK Hynix is considering bringing Intel into its HBM4E supply chain as a second foundry source for base dies, aiming to reduce reliance on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and enhance supply flexibility. The base die, positioned at the

According to Yonhap Infomax, the USD-KRW exchange rate fell to 1,340.50 won on September 7, down 9.90 won from the previous session's close and marking its lowest level in nearly two years. The sharp decline, driven by stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data conflicting with reduced Federal

Anthropic is preparing for a November listing according to a Reuters report published on local time, prompting South Korean asset management companies to prepare exchange-traded fund products featuring the AI developer. NH Amundi Asset Management and Samsung Asset Management are designing ETF

Korean battery manufacturers face a strategic inflection point as Chinese competitors hold a 30% price advantage in the US market and 35% in Europe as of 2025, according to EY-Parthenon Partner Gil Tae-min. The cost gap stems from China's large-scale production infrastructure and integrated

On the evening of September 4 Beijing time, the U.S. Department of Labor released the August NFP report. The data showed that seasonally adjusted nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 during the month, far exceeding the market expectation of 55,000, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% and the labor force participation rate rose from 61.4% to 61.6%. This strong employment report triggered a Chain Reaction in financial markets. The CME FedWatch tool showed that the probability of a FED

According to Reuters, Anthropic plans to go public in November, as reported on September 4. South Korean asset managers including NH Amundi and Samsung Asset Management are preparing to include the AI company in ETF products, with inclusion planned for D+2 (two days after listing at closing